Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria
Austria: Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) was 9.1% in 2017. ▬ Flat
Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria, 2004–2017
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria stood at 9.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria peaked at 9.9% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 2009.
Austria ranks 102nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.6% | — |
| 2005 | 9.4% | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 9.9% | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 8.6% | -9.9% |
| 2010 | 9.6% | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 9.3% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 9.3% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 8.8% | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 9.8% | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 9.1% | -7.4% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 9.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.8%, 77% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Austria's 9.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.8%, 84% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria?
- Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Austria was 9.1% in 2017, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2006.
- What is the lowest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 2009.
- How does Austria rank for income share of the richest 1% (before tax)?
- Austria ranks 102nd out of 113 countries with data for 2017.
- Is income share of the richest 1% (before tax) rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Income share of the richest 1% (before tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of income received by the richest 1%. Income here is measured before taxes and benefits.